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Peter Alfond Foundation awards $1.9M for youth development
Renee Cordes Updated: October 11, 2023This year’s grants from the Peter Alfond Foundation include multiyear commitments to three anchor partners that will provide assistance to 25 other organizations through a peer learning arrangement.
What is a 'zero emissions' building? Belfast firm consults with White House on the answer
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 10, 2023The work examined the role architects can play to bring emissions reduction to the forefront of building and design. There is currently no uniform, holistic definition for zero emissions buildings in the U.S.
To bolster pool of job candidates, Bath Iron Works joins Army workforce initiative
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2023The shipyard will guarantee a job interview with any Army veterans, reservists or National Guard members as part of an agreement with the Army's Partnership for Your Success program.
Maine Behavioral Healthcare receives $1M to expand access in Knox County
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 3, 2023The clinic model must serve anyone requesting care for mental health or substance use, regardless of ability to pay, and must be available 24/7 and provide care coordination.
After Port Clyde fire, Linda Bean vows to rebuild
Peter Van Allen Updated: October 2, 2023Linda Bean, who owns the Port Clyde General Store and the adjacent art gallery devoted to the Wyeths, said three original works from Jamie Wyeth were lost. In a statement, she vowed to rebuild.
Friday Food Insider: Barstool Sports and 'One Bite Pizza Reviews' come to Portland
Alexis Wells September 29, 2023Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently came to Maine to film segments for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews,” and he liked at least one pie he tasted in the city.
40 Under 40: Colleen Hanlon-Smith finds the bounty in Maine farms and food businesses
Colleen Hanlon-Smith has helped establish two businesses and one nonprofit around food production, working with more than 100 Maine farms and food businesses.
Massive fire in Port Clyde destroys General Store, Dip Net and ferry terminal
Peter Van Allen September 28, 2023Firefighters throughout the midcoast rushed to battle the blaze, which destroyed several businesses.
BIW appoints former health care executive as chief information officer
Alexis Wells September 26, 2023Julie Berry will be responsible for the Bath Iron Works IT organization, cybersecurity and tech vendors. She will also be a member of the senior leadership team.
Nature-minded businesses shine at Common Ground Country Fair
Renee Cordes Updated: September 26, 2023More than 64,000 visitors attended the event in Unity last weekend. That total is the third-highest since the fair began in 1977.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
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The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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